October
10 Thursday
AA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall and Kilmarnock UMC.
Volunteers Needed, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461, or LNHabitat.org.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-noon. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Bay Tones Barbershop Chorus, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock. Rehearsals. New singers, men and women.
Stroke Support Group, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital, 101 Harris Road, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Katelyn Lewis. Topic: Ways to stay flu-free during the 2019 flu season. Lunch provided. RSVP to Vicki Hogge, RN SCRN, 435-8427.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5. 438-5256.
Rappahannock Garden Club, 1 p.m. Grace Hall, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Debbie Burgess. Topic: Proper pruning, the when and hows of pruning woody shrubs.
Northumberland Supervisors, 5:30 p.m. Northumberland County Courts Building, 220 Judicial Place, Heathsville.
Northern Neck Shaggers, 6 p.m. KC’s Crabs & Cues, 10428 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. Beginner lesson, followed by beyond beginner lesson at 7 p.m., open dancing until 9 p.m.
Irvington Town Council, 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 235 Steamboat Road, Irvington.
Northumberland County Lions Club, 7 p.m. Reedville Market, 729 Main Street, Reedville.
Todd Murray, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Mercy Creek, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
11 Friday
AA, noon. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.
AA, 8 p.m. Calvary Baptist, Kilmarnock.
AA, 8 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Al-Anon, noon. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. 588-9224.
Tavern Woodworker’s Guild, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. 580-3377.
Indoor Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friends of Northumberland County Animal Shelter Thrift Shop, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg.
FIRST Robotics Class, 4-5 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Grades 7-12. Design, build and program robots for The FIRST Robotics Competition. Call Jessica Cutler, 296-6278. Walk-ins welcome.
Spud Dinner, 5-7 p.m. United Methodist Women, Carmel United Methodist, 9463 Cople Highway, Hague. Menu: Baked potato with choice of toppings, salad, dessert and drink. Eat in or takeout. $9 per person.
Bob Wilson, 5-8 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
Piano Lounge, 6-9 p.m. Hope and Glory Inn, 65 Tavern Road, Irvington.
Something Different Duo, 6-8:30 p.m. Chesapeake, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Movie Night, 7 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, 366 James Wharf Road, White Stone. Movie: A United Kingdom. Popcorn, soft drinks will be provided. Personal snacks, dinner, drink or blankets optional.
Plantation Blue, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
Tom Euler Band, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
12 Saturday
AA, 7:30 p.m. Irvington Baptist.
AA, 8 p.m. Heathsville UMC.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-noon. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Tavern Spinners & Weavers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Studio and store open. 580-3377.
Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friends of Northumberland County Animal Shelter Thrift Shop, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg.
Hayrides, Honey Bee Train, Games & Pumpkins, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Millwood Farm, 23709 Kings Highway, Warsaw. $9.
Wicomico Parish Market Day, 8 a.m.-noon. Wicomico Parish, 5191 Jesse Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church. Baked goods, homemade gourmet foods, local artisans, used books, toys, tools, boat equipment, lawn items, linens, furniture, holiday decorations, silent auction, Garner’s Produce, Northern Neck Native Plant Society, breakfast and lunch items.
All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. KVFD Firehouse, 71 School Street, Kilmarnock. $10 per person, ages 5 and younger eat free. Tickets at the door only. Raffle drawings also will be held; tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
Walk For Water, 9 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. walk. Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. $10 contribution. Anyone unable to make the 3.5-mile walk may support the mission with a donation payable to Water Mission, and mail to Glenn Cockrell, P.O. Box 125, Irvington, VA 22480.
Oktoberfest, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal, 3020 Fleeton Road, Heathsville. Traditional Bavarian festival, raffle, bake sale, kid’s corner, corn hole tournaments, knockwurst, bratwurst, frankfurters, German potato salad, soft pretzels, sauerkraut, oysters, sodas, water, wine, German beer.
Kayaking On The Potomac, noon-4 p.m. Stratford Hall, 483 Great Hall Road, Stratford. Beginner and experienced paddlers over 12 are welcome. $40 per person, $75 double kayak; personal kayaks are not permitted. Preregistration required by September 10. Contact Alex Withers, 493-1979 or email awithers@stratfordhall.org.
Fundraiser For KVFD With The Josh Lief Blue Band, 1 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Oysters, $1.
Author Talk, 2 p.m. Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3712 Weems Road, Weems. Author: Patricia Lumpkin Rose. zBook: Tides that Bind-Weems, Virginia, at Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 12. Refreshments.
Operation Elevator Fundraiser, 4-7 p.m. T&J’s Dairy Barn, 718 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Burgess. 10% of all purchases will go to the elevator repair project at a Richmond veterans’ center.
Sub Relief, 5-7 p.m. Afton UMC, 5130 Hacks Neck Road, Ophelia. Subs, abundant toppings, fellowship, homemade desserts. Donations to benefit the United Methodist Committee on Relief efforts to help those still struggling from this season’s hurricanes.
Fall Festival Community Oyster Roast, 5-9 p.m. Chesapeake Academy, 107 Irvington Road, Irvington. Music by Deadrise. $60 per person, $70 at the door—if available. Purchase tickets at 438-5575, cemry@chesapeakeacademy.org, www.chesapeakeacademy.org, or Specials Wine Seller, 52 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Piano Lounge, 6-9 p.m. Hope and Glory Inn, 65 Tavern Road, Irvington.
Chris Stanley, 6-8:30 p.m. Chesapeake, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
The Tidewater Trio, 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock Concert Association, Performing Arts Theater, Northumberland County School Complex, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville. By season subscription, or trio package; or individual show, $25. Students free. Purchase subscriptions, trio packages or show tickets at 888-210-8006, or www.rappahannockconcerts.org.
13 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Acoustic Sundays, 1-7 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
Hayrides, Honey Bee Train, Games & Pumpkins, 1-6 p.m. Millwood Farm, 23709 Kings Highway, Warsaw. $9.
Forgotten Heroines: Virginia’s First Women and Children, 2 p.m. Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Series: The Bones of Our Past: Jamestown and the Making of America. Speaker: Connie Lapallo. Wine & cheese reception. Admission by series subscription, or $35. Purchase tickets at Historic Christ Church & Museum, or www.christchurch1735.org.
Menokin Speaker Series, 6 p.m. Menokin, 4037 Menokin Road, Warsaw. Speaker: Patrick Sheary. Topic: A Clean, Well-Lighted Place for Books: Furnishing the 18th Century Library. $10. Register at menokin.org, or 333-1776.
14 Monday
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
Historyland Community Workshop, 10 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Center Drive, Kilmarnock. Crafting. Bring a drink or treat.
Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. 690-3142.
Project Self-Care: The Road To Healing, 10 a.m. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. Topic: Connections. Facilitator: Tara Haislip. Pre-registration required. www.baycenterva.com or 302-373-6757.
Northern Neck Neuro-Muscular Support Group, 10:30 a.m. Beale Memorial Baptist Church, 19622 Tidewater Trails, Tappahannock. 580-7315 or 443-9226.
Brain Boot Camp – Healthy Habits For Brain And Body, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 Harris Road, Kilmarnock. Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter.
Monday Market Talks, 2-3 p.m. Dug In Farms, 155 Fleets Bay Road, White Stone. Speaker: Noah Cannon. Topics: “Pork Tasting by The Funny Farm.” $5. Reservations: 580-1567, or carolyn@duginfarms.com.
Northumberland School Board, 6 p.m. Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Lane, Claraville.
Northern Neck Beekeepers, 7 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Parish Hall, Heathsville.
Rappahannock Crossing Bluegrass Band, 7 p.m. White Stone Baptist Church, 517 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Donations welcome.
15 Tuesday
Al-Anon AFG, 4:30 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist.
Alateen, 4:30 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist Church.
AA, 7 and 8 p.m. Palmer Hall.
AA, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s White Chapel Episcopal.
Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band, 7:15 p.m. Campbell Memorial Presbyterian, Weems. 453-7062.
Volunteers Needed, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461 or LNHabitat.org.
Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friends of Northumberland County Animal Shelter Thrift Shop, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-noon. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Book Club, 10:30 a.m. WCNC Clubhouse; 2928 Northumberland Highway in Lottsburg. Book: Take Me With You, by Katherine Ryan Hyde. 580-5735.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Lancaster Women’s Club, $5.
Kilmarnock Garden Club, 1 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist Church, 65 East Church Street, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Justin McKenney. Topic: “Water, Water Everywhere.”
Lancaster Republican Committee, 7 p.m. Chesapeake Bank Training Center, 51 School Street, Kilmarnock. Discussion of fall elections.
Candidates Night Public Forum, 7 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Lancaster. Sponsors: Friends of Lancaster County VA and Friends of Lancaster County Library.
16 Wednesday
AA, 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.
AA, noon. Women’s meeting, Irvington UMC.
Al-Anon Family Group, 5:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, 8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Northern Neck Rotary, 7:30 a.m. Lee’s Restaurant, Kilmarnock.
Kiwanis Club, 7:30 a.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Tavern Spinners & Weavers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Studio and store open. 580-3377.
Rappahannock Amateur Radio Association, noon. Lee’s Restaurant, Kilmarnock.
Lancaster County Broadband Authority, 4:30 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
The MelTones, 6-8:30 p.m. Chesapeake, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Rappahannock Indivisible, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, 366 James Wharf Road, White Stone. Program: Candidates for the House of Delegates, District 99.
Open Mic With Don Lee, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
17 Thursday
AA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall and Kilmarnock UMC.
Volunteers Needed, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461, or LNHabitat.org.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-noon. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Bay Tones Barbershop Chorus, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock. Rehearsals. New singers, men and women.
Northern Neck-Middle Peninsula Chapter, Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society, 11:30 a.m. Pilot House Restaurant, 2737 Greys Point Road, Topping. Video: U. S. Naval Aircraft Carrier and development of primary fighter jet aircraft.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5. 438-5256.
Northern Neck Chapter, Virginia Native Plant Society, noon. Wicomico Parish Church, 5191 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church. Speaker: Dr. Pam Grothe. Topic: “A Christmas Tale Of Corals And Climate.” Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverages provided.
Reach For The Stars-Night At The Theater, 6-9 p.m. Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club, 362 Club Drive, Kilmarnock. Sponsor: Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck. Music, dance, drama. Speaker: Maureen Henighan Booker. $75. Tickets: bgcnn.org or tmccray@bgcnn.org.
Northern Neck Shaggers, 6 p.m. KC’s Crabs & Cues, 10428 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. Beginner lesson, followed by beyond beginner lesson at 7 p.m., open dancing until 9 p.m.
Lancaster Planning Commission, 7 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Dan Rosnato, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Blues Night With NN Allstars, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.